Accident · 2015-06-04
What the record says
- Event date
- 2015-06-04
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- DEHAVILLAND DHC-3T (N3125N)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Alaska Air Taxi, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Alaska Air Taxi LLC
Probable cause
The flutter failure of the right elevator servo tab due to the improper fabrication of the servo tab and maintenance personnel’s subsequent failure to detect anomalies with the servo tab.
Source: NTSB case ANC15LA037Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 68 | Class 2 (2015-03-01) | 16,000 total · 15,000 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.